Designed by the renowned architecture firm COOP HIMMELB (L)AU, the new European Central Bank (ECB) is one of Europe's most exciting new structures. This informative and richly illustrated volume follows every phase of the building's construction, from planning to completion. With extensive plans, drawings, blueprints and interviews with the architects and builders, the book explains the symbolism behind the building's twisting towers, its connection to the historic Grossmarkthalle and the innovative use of energy-efficient materials